• Main Street America Affiliate

    As a Main Street America Affiliate, the Town of Halifax is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.  

  • Portal to the Past

    Occupying a site that has been used for court purposes since 1803, the Courthouse holds hundreds of thousands of documents relating to the people and property of Halifax County, Virginia. The court records go back to 1752, when Halifax County was cut off from Lunenburg. Read More

  • Historic Business District

    Photo: Downtown Halifax (Houston) circa 1910 Halifax County was formed from Lunenburg in 1752, and the Town of Halifax has been the county seat since 1777. The courthouse town of Banister, named after the neighboring river, grew around the new courthouse. Called Banister Town during the Civil War, the town became Houston in 1890 to entice a new railroad, and after WWI changed its name to Halifax. Read More

  • Wired to the World

    Our local businesses enjoy high-speed internet access, including fiber, and we want our visitors and residents to be able to stay connected while in town also; to that end, a number of businesses offer free hotspots. Read More

  • Outdoor Recreation

    Photo: Banister River below the Banister Lake Dam. Banister Lake, a reservoir formed by the Banister River dam, lies within the Town of Halifax and provides a great opportunity for recreation. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, and kayaking. Read More

  • Vibrant Arts Community

    Events such as the Halicraft Art Festival allow us to showcase the talent in our area. Halifax County enjoys an abundance of local professional artists, writers and performers who have an interest in development of the arts. Read More
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH

It is illegal to discriminate in residential housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, disability, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, call 888-551-3247 or TTY VA Relay 7-1-1.

Not The Sharpest Tool In The Shed?

By Laverne Fuller

          As fall approaches and the gardening season winds down, there are still many chores left to be done.  Harvests are complete for some crops, leaving parts of the garden empty and susceptible to weeds.  In keeping with the practice of the right plant in the right place, gardeners may find that some plants should be moved to the right place.  Spring blooming bulbs will need to be planted soon.  All of these tasks require the use of tools.  Good tools make any job easier and well-maintained tools can last a lifetime.  Tools should be kept clean and sharp throughout the gardening season.  The homeowner can easily maintain gardening tools with a few simple steps.  Remove soil after each use.  Use a file to maintain the factory established edge.

          If you are not comfortable with the idea of sharpening your own hand tools, you are invited to bring them to the Halifax Farmers Market on September 13 from 8 to 11 am for the final Second Saturday with the Southside Master Gardeners for the 2014 season.  Master Gardeners will be available to help you and answer any gardening questions.  The Farmer's Market provides an opportunity to buy fresh produce and other goods from local growers.  For more information about the Master Gardener program, please call the Halifax Extension Office at 434-476-2147, visit their website at www.wwmga.org or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Bring your small gardening hand tools to the Halifax Farmers Market on Saturday, September 13 between 8 and 11 am where Master Gardeners Tommy Conner and Linda Singer will cheerfully clean and sharpen them.

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